Making new Life....

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Posted by PhilH on May 1, 2012 at 3:22 PM

50D, 180/3.5, tripod.
ISO400, 1/125 @ f11.
Raw, Lightroom 4.
Slight crop

Obviously one from last year... working through images during a very wet and miserable weekend.

Not sure if I have posted a similar image before, this one certainly had not been processed.

One of the UK's rarest butterflies, the Heath Fritillary, seen here mating. I am quite fortunate, out of about four or five locations for them, one is not too far from me... I am looking forward to seeing them again soon...

All the best

Phil

Posted by John Robinson on May 1, 2012 at 3:37 PM

Nice one Phil- Last saw these at Blean about 40 years back

JohnR

Posted by Barry Southon on May 1, 2012 at 3:56 PM

Phil

Superb

Posted by keith mitchell on May 1, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Phil you found something to cheer up a miserable weekend ,excellent.

Keith.

Posted by David Taylor on May 1, 2012 at 4:32 PM

A rare sight indeed. I hope their progeny survived. Classic 2D image. The larger version well worth a look.

Posted by Bob Johnson on May 2, 2012 at 2:36 AM

Great detail in the large version and a sweet BG

Bob

Posted by David Sewell on May 2, 2012 at 4:39 AM

Nicley composed, and sharpness spot on.

David

Posted by Matt Cole on May 2, 2012 at 5:24 AM

a lovely shot Phil and a fantastic subject too. You're very lucky to have these nearby. I can see a slight halo around the head of the left hand butterfly but perfect otherwise.

Matt

Posted by Kim Connolly on May 2, 2012 at 7:50 AM

This really is very beautiful.

Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Superb.

Posted by Nick Mckeown on May 3, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Nearly mised this one Phil, apologies for now commenting sooner. This is a beautiful image of a beautiful butterfly and you have really done it justice. Super sharp and well composed.

Nick.